Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars Recipe: Indulgent Fall Delight
A deliciously indulgent dessert perfect for fall, combining creamy cheesecake with caramel and fresh apples.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 large apples, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of the baking dish.
- In another bowl, combine diced apples with cinnamon and set aside.
- In a mixer, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the crust, then layer the cinnamon apples on top.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the apple layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the center is set. Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle some chopped nuts on top before baking.
- Let bars chill in the fridge for a few hours for better texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Caramel, Apple, Cheesecake, Bars, Recipe